Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Coverage of Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Nexus archive.
- Iran's threats against this Red Sea chokepoint are a big vulnerability for the oil market
Iran's threats against the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical Red Sea chokepoint, pose a risk to the oil market. The Houthi allies of Iran could attack ships passing through the strait, leading to a potential spike in oil prices.
- Iran adviser says US talks deadlocked as war risks widen
An Iranian military adviser stated that US-Iran negotiations are deadlocked and warned that renewed conflict could spread to key global shipping routes. Mohsen Rezaei, an adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, urged US President Trump to resolve the stalemate and highlighted potential escalation into the Indian Ocean, Red Sea, and Mediterranean. Yemen’s Houthis, supported by Iran, have avoided attacks in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait so far.
- Could Somaliland base emerge as US foothold against Iran, Houthis in key sea lanes?
The U.S. is considering establishing a military base in Somaliland to counter Iran and Houthis in critical Red Sea and Gulf of Aden routes. The move comes as tensions rise over control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping lane. The U.S. has existing bases in Djibouti but faces growing political friction there.